CONCACAF speaks

The following is a statement issued yesterday by CONCACAF in reaction to the arrest of FIFA officials in Zurich, Switzerland.

"The Confederation of North, Central America and the Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) is deeply concerned by today's developments, in the arrest of several international football officials, including those belonging to our Confederation.

The Confederation will continue to cooperate with the authorities to its fullest capacity.

At present, CONCACAF is not in a position to comment further on the specific allegations, which have been referred to the appropriate legal counsel through the pertinent channels.

CONCACAF continues to operate in the ordinary course of business, hosting all of its upcoming tournaments in a successful and timely manner, including the 2015 CONCACAF Gold Cup."